I enjoyed this book because the main character finds strength within herself and from the other girls she is forced into servitude with. While there are some dark moments, the end is worth it. There is relatable theme of finding love, gaining self-confidence, and resisting darkness through trauma and against difficult odds. The fantasy style world with long standing traditions, classes, and elegance is well written and leaves the reader to think about our real world.
Brittnie Hecht, Youth Services Library Assistant
Synopsis
“There is a tradition in our kingdom, one all castes of demon and human follow.” – first line
Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It’s the highest honor they could hope for… and the most cruel. But this year, there’s a ninth girl. And instead of paper, she’s made of fire. This is the first book in the series called “Girls of Paper and Fire.”
About the Author
Natasha Ngan is a NYT bestselling author and yoga teacher. She grew up between Malaysia, where the Chinese side of her family is from, and the UK. This multicultural upbringing continues to influence her writing, and she is passionate about bringing diverse stories to teens. Natasha studied Geography at the University of Cambridge before working as a social media consultant and fashion blogger.
She recently moved to Paris, where she likes to imagine she drifts stylishly from brasserie to brasserie, notepad in one hand, wineglass in the other. In reality, she spends most of her time getting lost on the metro and confusing locals with her French.
Girls of Paper and Fire Series
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Appeal Terms
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Genre
Fantasy Fiction
Tone
Disturbing
Writing Style
Compelling
Min/Max Grade Level
10-12
Awards & More
Goodread’s Best Books of November, 2018
Winter 2019 Kids Indie Next List
New York Times Bestseller, 2019
This blog post was created by librarians from Park City Library with help of information found in NoveList – a database which is free with your library card. NoveList is a comprehensive reading recommendation resource.